John George: arrest after body of missing Belfast man found in Spain
Last updated 8th Jan 2025
A man has been arrested in Spain after the body of missing Belfast man. John George was found.
It is understood the 32-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Meanwhile, in a statement, the George family solicitor, Kevin Winters said: "We can confirm the father of Mr George contacted us today shortly after 500 pm to confirm Spanish police told him they had recovered his sons remains.
"Mr Billy George was told that his sons body was now in a morgue awaiting formal identification.
"The family are both distressed but also relieved at this latest news.
"It brings to an end an extremely tortuous search process for the body.
"The family want to thank all who have helped and supported them over the last number of days.
"They now respectfully ask for some privacy to allow them both time and space to engage on the next harrowing stages on what is now a formalised murder investigation. "